UFC president Dana White confirmed at Saturday night’s UFC on FOX 3 post-event press conference that Diaz did indeed earn a shot at the 155-pound title with his win over Jim Miller.

And while there were reports that Anthony Pettis might still stand in Diaz’s path to a title shot, White said Diaz was offered and agreed to stay on the sidelines until he can face the winner of Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II, which takes place later this year.

“I’m just going to wait it out and see what happens,” Diaz said at the press conference.

White first promised Diaz a title shot during a conference call this past Wednesday. However at a pre-event press conference the following day, he put a little doubt on the potential when he admitted he didn’t realize how long of a layoff that would mean for Diaz, with Henderson and Edgar tentatively scheduled to fight in August.

However Diaz, who in the evening’s main event became the first fighter to ever earn a stoppage win over Miller, said he’s unconcerned with the layoff. Championship bids don’t come easily, and he recognizes the importance of cashing in on that ticket.

“I’m down for whatever,” Diaz said. “Whatever they say, but [waiting] sounds great to me.”

Following a brief stint at 170 pounds, Diaz returned to his more natural weightclass of 155 pounds. He’s since earned three scintillating wins over Miller, Donald Cerrone and Takanori Gomi.

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